I have researched long, which cover should I take and have this now a month in use. It is made of soft leather and looks dibasic. The Kindle now has more book character. In addition, someone has thought, the design is practical and that for two reasons. First, a magnetic lock is, that the cover is closed, the Kindle is protected and does not go on in your pocket. Secondly, the shutter is left, that is not on the screen side (there are many others who have since the closure, and this can then very disturbing reading, because it is constantly in the field of view). An odor can not determine. All buttons are accessible, the shell is not hard. For me strong buy recommendation (they have now also given away before).